Monday, July 24, 2017

[Interview] Exclusive one on one with Artist/Entrepreneur P.Digga! @itspdigga

Thank you for taking time with us P.Digga. Please introduce yourself and tell us where you’re from.
My name is P.Digga aka The CoalCity, I'm from Enugu, Nigeria.

What's the meaning behind your name?
As I started freestyling with my friends during my high school days and was getting known by the whole students at that time. The name P.Digga came along as my school mates who believe I will get paid in music industry gave me the name. The P actually stand for pay, Although many call me Play after learning I can act films. The CoalCity tells people the exact place where I was born.

You're an artist and aspiring actor/director. Tell us what your motivation was to get involved in the entertainment industry?
The notable celebrities who inspired me to culture myself into making music and films was likes of Ice Cube, Queen Latifah & 50 Cent. They played a big role that drafted me to comprehend I could do both creating music and acting along.

Tell us about some of the cameo's, appearances & roles you've done as an actor?
The character I played in Tormenta feature film was "Stanley" which was Executive produced by Houston Community College. I also played others roles like "Zeal" in a Speed dating documentary, a "rapper" in Perils of Night School and so on.

For those who may not have heard your music, how would you describe it?
My music are very motivational, so I recommend they give it a listen.

Currently what single you are pushing and where can we find it?
I have a single with DJ Chose called "like a stripper" which is available on SoundCloud and other streaming services. I'm looking forward to dropping a new single soon. The name of the song is "tell you something" off my upcoming project "The Versatile".

You have an upcoming EP 'The Versatile', what can we expect from this project?
The Versatile is a combination of trap and pop records in one tape. Fans can expect to hear something different like singing. I got songs in English, Pigeon English and my native language. the intention behind "The Versatile" EP was to prove people I can create all kinds of music in different ways to access fans all over the world.

What's the vibe like when you're in the studio working? What are some of your 'must haves'?
Music is my addiction and that's my first love, it's one of things that makes me happy. I feel very accomplishment when I'm in the studio working. My must haves will be Jewelries, houses, foreign cars and boats. Already building a mansion in Africa which will be completed soon I travel.

What's next for P.Digga?
Right now, I am working on The Versatile EP and also working to produce my first feature film which still in the very early stage of pre-production. The film will have scenes in the United States and Africa.

Tell everyone where they can find you? [Websites, Social media, Booking info etc]
They can follow me on my social media:Instagram: TheCoalCityTwitter: itspdiggaBookings: africanondeckmusic@gmail

Any Shout Outs?
Shout out to my partner A-Q for helping place my music to right radio stations in Nigeria.